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Cancer drug cost in Ontario, Canada

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Oct 18, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@waiting84

Thanks for all your replies. I too found those links. As per eligibility criteria, our oncologist said we are not eligible since she already had FOLFIRINOX as first line treatment.

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ncteacher | @ncteacher | Sep 28, 2023

So she isn't eligible for Gemzar/Abraxane as second line treatment? My oncologist (again, in the US) said that combo would likely be our second line treatment if/when the Folfirinox stops working for me. @markymarkfl is getting Gemzar/Abraxane as second line treatment as well. So I'm a little mystified by your MD's explanation.

If you can't get an appeal through, I'd definitely try the Bristol Myers Squibb option. You might also explore clinical trials.

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